Intel

Intel

Devon Eriksen Canceled From Competition

on Feb 07 2025
After Devon Eriksen was removed from SPSFC over political views, eight authors and a judging team withdrew in protest—sparking backlash, solidarity, and a possible turning point against cancel culture.

Box of Trouble Update – Slow Progress, Solid Story

on Feb 05 2025
Six months behind schedule, but still moving forward. Box of Trouble is mapped out, over 100K words drafted, and the prose is better than Theft of Fire. Quality matters. I'm getting there.

Canceled Part 2: The Return of The Goblins

on Feb 05 2025
A surreal and satirical encounter with goblins—standing on crates, assaulting lawn ornaments, and demanding an apology—for being upset that others were upset about banning the author. Causality and logic need not apply.

Banned by Goblin Tribunal

on Feb 04 2025
A goblin enforcer informs a bewildered author he's been banned from a contest he never entered, for violating rules written the day before on a napkin.

The Road to Samarkand

on Jan 13 2025
A dusty road stretches forward, veiled in golden light. You can’t see the destination—but others have walked this path. One step, then another. Faith and persistence are enough. Walk.

Status Update: Survival, Setbacks, and the Sequel

on Dec 31 2024
Sara’s cancer is under control, the audiobook is progressing, and Box of Trouble is at 93K words. With outlines locked and lessons learned, it’s time to shut the door and write.

Theft of Fire review by Analog Science Fiction & Fact

on Dec 10 2024
"Think Leviathan Wakes, if written by Heinlein"

Ninety Thousand Words and Counting

on Dec 09 2024
Box of Trouble hits 90K words. With health news improving and audiobook progress resuming, Devon targets 100K by year’s end. Kickstarter rewards roll out.

The Most Important Skill To Learn In The Next 10 Years With Dan Koe

on Dec 08 2024
The future-proof skill stack, how intelligence doesn't equal success, how to navigate the world of AI, becoming an independent author and creator, and more.

Audiobook Delay: Choosing the Next Move

on Dec 02 2024
Cancer-related delays have disrupted our audiobook production timeline. Our preferred engineer may not be available until February. We’re weighing whether to wait—or gamble on a new editor.

Audiobook Finished, Fulfillment Begins

on Nov 20 2024
The Theft of Fire audiobook is fully recorded—final editing is next. Kickstarter rewards are rolling out, though leatherbound editions and cameo deaths may be delayed. Thanks to all backers for making this possible.

Creating Characters Without Saving the Cat

on Nov 19 2024
Characters should arise from plot needs, not be retrofitted with gimmicks. Work backwards: action → motivation → backstory. Skip the “save the cat” shortcut—trust readers to follow complex, honest characters.

An Evening with Author David Badurina - The MIRTH QUAKE

on Nov 12 2024
Exploring all things related to the creative process. Some spontaneous creativity, a deep dive into fostering more creativity, and plenty of laughs and discussion along the way.

The Light We Carry into the Dark

on Nov 04 2024
Box of Trouble hits 82K words as progress grinds forward between cancer treatments. Writing comes slow but honest—fueled not by fury, but by hope, joy, and the will to keep going.

I Will Finish—But I Can’t Tell You When

on Oct 25 2024
Cancer’s toll makes sustained writing nearly impossible, though progress comes in bursts. I won’t promise timelines I can’t keep—but I haven’t quit. Box of Trouble will be finished. I choose this.